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2014 Ford Fusion

By
Jake Holmes
- 09/19/2013

New For 2014

A new 1.5-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder becomes the volume engine for the 2014 Ford Fusion; the 1.6-liter EcoBoost is now offered only with a manual transmission. Rear-seat inflatable seatbelt air bags and a heated steering wheel become optional, as does an interior appearance package for the 2014 Ford Fusion Titanium that features brick red leather seats and door inserts. Dark side and sunset join the exterior paint color chart, and dune upholstery is now available for the 2014 Ford Fusion SE.

Vehicle Summary

The Ford Fusion made its debut at the 2005 Detroit auto show. It effectively replaced the slightly larger Taurus as the marque's mid-size sedan after that model grew up to become -- at least for a short time -- the Five Hundred. The Fusion was an immediate success for Ford. This newest version was first shown at the 2012 Detroit auto show, where it captured several awards for its eye-catching design. The styling of its narrow, angular headlights and giant front grille draw comparisons to Aston Martin. The new Fusion benefits from a long list of gadgets, including a self-parking system, a blind-spot monitor, touchscreen navigation, and push-button start. The Fusion sells very well, although it hasn't quite caught up to its chief Japanese rivals -- Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, and Toyota Camry. However, it is a solid entrant in a very competitive market segment segment.

Overview

The 2014 Ford Fusion already had an expansive engine lineup, and the addition of a new 1.5-liter makes it even bigger. The base model comes with a 175-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder, but we'd skip it unless you're on an extremely tight budget. The next step up is the aforementioned 1.5-liter, an EcoBoost turbo four that produces 178 hp and is expected to return much better fuel economy than the 2.5-liter, especially with its automatic stop-start feature. The 1.5-liter provides a blend of power and economy that should satisfy most drivers. A 178-hp 1.6-liter EcoBoost was previously the Fusion's volume engine. It is still offered, and is in fact the only engine that comes with a manual transmission instead of the six-speed automatic that is standard with the other engines. The top-dog 2.0-liter EcoBoost makes 240 hp and is more than powerful enough for this type of car; it's also the only 2014 Ford Fusion engine that can be fitted with all-wheel drive.

Ford also offers two excellent gasoline-hybrids, the 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid and the plug-in Fusion Energi. Both models drive extremely well and offer few clues that they have hybrid powertrains under the hood. The Fusion Hybrid is rated at 47 mpg thanks to a 2.0-liter gasoline engine, electric motor, and continuously variable transmission. The 2014 Ford Fusion Energi has a bigger battery that can be charged in as little as two and a half hours and allows for up to 21 miles of all-electric driving. Although the pair of hybrids is impressive, standard gasoline-powered Fusions are also quite fuel-efficient and cost considerably less.

In our latest midsize sedan comparison test, we lauded the Fusion's athletic ride and handling, strong turbocharged engines, and winning exterior styling. The car ultimately lost out to rivals because its narrow windows made back-seat passengers claustrophobic, build quality was inconsistent, and the MyFord Touch system was distracting and difficult to use. That said, the 2014 Ford Fusion is still one of the best cars in this segment and more than merits cross-shopping for buyers who want style, fun, and efficiency in a midsize sedan.

A manual transmission is no longer available for the 2015 Ford Fusion. The Ford Fusion sedan’s available 1.6-liter EcoBoost I-4 and six-speed manual combo has been phased out for 2015. Last year, the 1.5-liter EcoBoost I-4 and six-speed automatic replaced the 1.6-liter EcoBoost and auto.

Ford revealed a new lightweight concept version of the Fusion sedan that is nearly 25 percent lighter than the standard car. As a result, the lightweight Fusion weighs as much as the Ford Fiesta hatchback. According to Ford, a 2014 Fiesta weighs 2537-2628 pounds, while a non-hybrid 2014 Ford Fusion tips the scales at 3323-3681 pounds, putting the weight loss somewhere in between 800-900 lbs.

The Toyota Camry easily runs away with the sales lead in May posting a sales tally of 49,584, making it the only midsizer to crest the 40,000 mark. The second-place Honda Accord got close with 39,637 sold, while the Nissan Altima secures its third-place spot by moving 36,053 units from the lot last month.

Within the next year, Ford will be rolling out a new adaptive steering system onto various models in its U.S. lineup. Like BMW’s Servotronic and Audi’s Dynamic Steering, Ford Adaptive Steering can alter the steering ratio depending on vehicle speed for better low-speed maneuverability and increased high-speed stability. Unlike these other systems, though, Ford’s system fits entirely into the steering wheel, making it easier to install in a wide range of vehicles.

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Warranty

Recalls

Recall Date

12-31-1969:21:35:40

Component

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured August 15, 2012, through September 10, 2013, 2013-2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured June 5, 2012, through August 12, 2013, and 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured from July 23, 2012, through May 28, 2013. The driver and passenger seatback assemblies may have been produced with sub-standard weld joints used to attach the seat back recliner mechanism to the seat frame. The affected seat backs may have insufficient strength to meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."

Consequences

The back of the subject seats may become loose or lean while driving and potentially increase the risk of injury in certain crashes.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seatback, free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2014. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14C03.

Potential Units Affected

43,135

Notes

Ford Motor Company

Recall Date

12-31-1969:21:35:50

Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on April 23, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured July 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013, and 2012-2014 Fiesta vehicles manufactured February 1, 2012, to May 31, 2013. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 119,567 vehicles, including certain model year 2011 Ford Fiestas manufactured from November 11, 2009, to May 31, 2013 and certain model year 2013 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured from February 1, 2012, to June 30, 2012. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

Consequences

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches with an improved part, free of charge. Interim notifications were mailed to owners on June 5, 2015. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S16.

Potential Units Affected

456,440

Notes

Ford Motor Company

Recall Date

12-31-1969:21:35:50

Component

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to March 20, 2015, and 2015 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 26, 2015, to February 28, 2015, and originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.

Consequences

If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist. Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealer and replace the steering gear motor bolts as required. If one or more of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S14.

Potential Units Affected

487,301

Notes

Ford Motor Company

Recall Date

12-31-1969:21:35:41

Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured July 27, 2013, to October 31, 2014, 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to October 31, 2014, and 2015 Ford Fusion Energi vehicles manufactured July 14, 2014, to October 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the key may be able to be removed even while the transmission is not in Park. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Consequences

If the key can be removed despite that the transmission is not in Park, a driver may think the vehicle is safety parked, when it is not, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway that could cause the vehicle to strike and injure the driver, other vehicle occupants, or bystanders.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14C11.

Potential Units Affected

56,479

Notes

Ford Motor Company

Recall Date

12-31-1969:21:35:40

Component

AIR BAGS

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured January 19, 2012, to November 21, 2013; Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to August 24, 2013; Ford Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to November 1, 2013; and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, to September 30, 2013. The coating on portions of the Restraint Control Module (RCM) may crack, and when exposed to humidity, circuits on the printed circuit board may short.

Consequences

The short circuits could cause the frontal air bags, side curtain air bags and the seat belt pretensioners to not function as intended when needed, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RCM, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. The recall began on May 26,2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S21.

Potential Units Affected

746,842

Notes

Ford Motor Company

Recall Date

12-31-1969:21:35:40

Component

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured January 19, 2012, to November 21, 2013; Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to August 24, 2013; Ford Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to November 1, 2013; and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, to September 30, 2013. The coating on portions of the Restraint Control Module (RCM) may crack, and when exposed to humidity, circuits on the printed circuit board may short.

Consequences

The short circuits could cause the frontal air bags, side curtain air bags and the seat belt pretensioners to not function as intended when needed, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RCM, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. The recall began on May 26,2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S21.

Potential Units Affected

746,842

Notes

Ford Motor Company

Recall Date

12-31-1969:21:35:40

Component

SEAT BELTS

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured January 19, 2012, to November 21, 2013; Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to August 24, 2013; Ford Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to November 1, 2013; and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, to September 30, 2013. The coating on portions of the Restraint Control Module (RCM) may crack, and when exposed to humidity, circuits on the printed circuit board may short.

Consequences

The short circuits could cause the frontal air bags, side curtain air bags and the seat belt pretensioners to not function as intended when needed, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RCM, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. The recall began on May 26,2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S21.